Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Palliative Care Opportunity in Covington, LA -Located 40m to New Orleans and 1hr to Baton RougePosition DetailsFull-time, permanentSeeking a physician to provide leadership and medical direction for its Palliative Care Department.Providers input in the development of standards of careScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Join a team dedicated to world-class healthcare in a community-oriented setting.Qualifications;Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine with no restrictionsPalliative Care Fellowship completed, Board Certified Palliative Care Physician preferredCurrent BLS, and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off (ALS required by specialty only).ACLS and/or PALS is preferredMust have a valid and current state issued driver's licenseMust have reliable transportation for work with current safety inspection (brake tag) and vehicle license plate registrationMust maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at his/her own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residenceClearance of driving record check; Driving records shall not contain any of the following: a suspended or revoked driver's license, 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months, 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months, 1 or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months, at fault in a fatal accident within the past 5 years, leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months, and/or reckless driving within the past 12 monthsCompany OverviewHigh performing, 5-Star health system in attractive community on north shore of Lake Pontchartrain across from New Orleans.